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Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Gooey Centers Easy and Best

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This recipe delivers chewy chocolate chip cookies with gooey centers, balancing texture and flavor perfectly. It’s quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (unbleached recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for extra softness)
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups (packed, 250g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly with a spatula.
  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft and slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not skip chilling the dough to ensure thick, gooey centers. Use softened, not melted butter. Avoid overbaking to keep centers soft. Use quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli or Guittard for best melting and flavor. You can freeze dough balls for up to 3 months and bake from frozen with extra baking time.

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